National News
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Vice President Visits Historic Sites on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visited historic sites on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island during his Andaman and Nicobar Islands visit, including the building where Netaji stayed during his December 1943 visit.
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Prime Minister Appeals for Har Ghar Tiranga Participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew their resolve to build a Viksit Bharat.
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Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, celebrating its fifth year since its 2022 launch, aims to foster patriotism, strengthen national unity, and promote India's cultural heritage through nationwide participation.
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Patriotism Campaign Active Across Jammu and Kashmir
A week-long series of programmes under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign began across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir to foster patriotism.
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Over One Crore Houses Sanctioned Under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reported over one crore 25 lakh houses sanctioned under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, with more than one crore completed and handed over, including around one crore allotted to women.
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Kalash Vandan Yatra Reaches Kambopura Village
The Kalash Vandan Yatra, organized to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj, reached Kambopura village in Gharaunda Assembly constituency in Haryana.
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Centre Agrees to Lift 18 LMT of Old Grain Stock from Punjab
The Centre agreed to lift 18 LMT of old grain stock from Punjab mandis by the 20th of next month to clear storage space for the state's expected bumper paddy crop.
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Rail Connectivity Projects Sanctioned in Jammu and Kashmir
Final Location Surveys were sanctioned for key railway projects, including a new line connecting Jammu-Reasi with Poonch, to strengthen rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Nagaland Chief Minister Calls for Indigenous Heritage Preservation
On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called for the preservation of indigenous knowledge, traditions, and cultural heritage.
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Andhra Pradesh Launches 'Partners in Nation Building' Programme
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the 'Partners in Nation Building' programme to involve every citizen in the development of the state and the country, starting August 15.
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International Day of Indigenous Peoples Observed in Maharashtra
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was observed with enthusiasm across Maharashtra, with thousands of tribal community members participating in celebrations in Nagpur and other districts.
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Odisha Faces Fresh Flood Threat
Odisha is facing a fresh flood threat following heavy rainfall, with the Baitarani river entering its third flood wave of the season.
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Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Uttarakhand
The Meteorological Department issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several Uttarakhand districts over the next 24 hours, with an orange alert for Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Chamoli.
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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall Across Multiple States
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Madhya Pradesh.
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124 Eligible Prisoners Receive Sentence Reductions in Madhya Pradesh
On Independence Day, 124 eligible prisoners in Madhya Pradesh received sentence reductions, including 118 serving life sentences who were released early, and six others granted special remission based on good conduct and discipline.
Domestic News
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Jharkhand government agreement with protesting students
The Jharkhand government has reached an agreement on most of the demands of students protesting against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations, as stated by State Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu.
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Kanwariyas accident on Sirhind GT Road
Three 'Kanwariyas' were killed and another seriously injured when a car hit them on Sirhind GT Road early morning while they were returning to Kotkapura in Punjab's Faridkot district after carrying holy water from Gangotri in Uttarakhand.
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Runway excursion at Baramati Airfield
A DGCA Air Safety team will conduct a preliminary investigation into a runway excursion incident involving a Cessna C172-type aircraft at Baramati Airfield in Maharashtra, where the aircraft was unable to stop within the paved runway surface and veered off beyond the threshold of Runway 29 towards the right side, resulting in a runway excursion with no injuries or fatalities reported.
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Indian Navy–U.S. Navy EOD Exercise 2026
The Indian Navy–U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 will be held at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi from August 10 to 14, focusing on cooperation and professional exchange between the two navies.
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Defence Minister's blood donation camp inauguration
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment on August 9, 2026, honoring India's Armed Forces and collecting reserves for the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
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India-France 6th-generation fighter cooperation
A recent parliamentary defence report confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has initiated efforts to explore India's participation in France's Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter programme, which is a developing cooperation proposal, not a completed acquisition.
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Decentralization of power to station commanders
The Ministry of Defence decentralized power to local station commanders to approve transfers and clearances for specific old-grant properties (OGBs) located within cantonment limits, aiming to simplify local bureaucratic procedures, curb unauthorized and illegal property sales, and improve overall transparency within defence estates.
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Operationalisation of theatre commands
The long-pending plan to operationalise theatre commands for the Indian military has entered a decisive phase, with the final report on the proposed restructuring of the armed forces now under consideration by the government, according to the latest report of the Standing Committee on Defence submitted in Parliament.
International News
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Bangladesh leader media event in Delhi
Amid tensions over ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina’s media event in Delhi last week, High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said that upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dhaka counterpart, Tarique Rahman, will iron out the issues between the two nations.
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Medicines dispatched to Bolivia
India has dispatched 8 MT consignment of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia in support of its public healthcare capacity, as stated by the External Affairs Ministry in a social media post, which emphasized India's readiness to advance cooperation through solidarity and shared progress.
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National security guidelines for renewable projects
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued national security guidelines on 8 August 2026 for solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy projects near the International Border, the Line of Control and the Line of Actual Control.
India
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Land borders and coastline
India shares about 15,106.7 km of land borders and 7,516.6 km of coastline with neighboring countries.
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Border restrictions
The government enforces different restrictions on movement, entry, and certain activities in sensitive areas to protect border regions from illegal migration, smuggling, and security threats.
Sports
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Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the medal winners of the Commonwealth Games 2026 at his residence in New Delhi.
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West Indies miss direct qualification for 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup
Two-time champions West Indies have officially missed direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup after Afghanistan's victory over Ireland sealed their fate before the September 30, 2026 ranking cut-off. The team must navigate the global qualifying tournament once again.
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India's victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI
India secured a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI on Day 3 of their warm-up match at the NCC Ground in Colombo.
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India's preparation for FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup
India captain Harmanpreet Singh says the team is well prepared for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, which begins 14 August in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi
The 2026 BWF World Championships will be held in New Delhi from 17–23 August, at Indira Gandhi Arena.
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Ashmita Chaliha wins maiden BWF title
India’s Ashmita Chaliha defeated Han Qian Xi 14–21, 21–14, 21–14 to win her first BWF World Tour title at the Korea Open.
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Sri Lanka Professional Cricketers' Association president elected
Srilanka, Kusal Mendis has been elected the first president of the newly established Sri Lanka Professional Cricketers' Association.
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World Bridge Federation Youth Transnational Championships gold medals
Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari won the gold medal in the Under-31 Pairs at 9th World Bridge Federation Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei, China.
Finance
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Indian Rupee exchange rates
GBP ₹128 (Approx), Euro ₹109 (Approx), USD ₹96 (Approx), CAD ₹68, AUD ₹67, UAE Dirham ₹26, China Yuan ¥ ₹14, Maldives Rufiya ₹6.17, Bhutan ngultrum ₹1.00, Nepal Rupee ₹0.63, Bangladesh Taka ₹0.77, Pakistan Rupee ₹0.34, Sri Lanka Rupee ₹0.30.
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BSE SENSEX performance
78,499.17 −455.59 (0.58%)🔻
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NIFTY performance
24,570.65 −65.35 (0.27%)🔻
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Gold and silver prices in Mumbai
GOLD: ₹14,950 per 01gm (24 krt), SILVER: ₹2,35,000 per KG
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RBI repo rate decision
RBI keeps repo rate at 5.25%: The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its August policy review and maintained a neutral stance.
India's economic outlook
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GDP growth projection
RBI policy projections estimate India's FY2026–27 GDP growth at around 6.7%.
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Inflation risk
Inflation remains an important risk due to food, fuel and other input costs.
G.D.N. film
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Theatrical release
Scheduled for 7 August 2026.
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Director
Krishnakumar Ramakumar.
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Cast
R. Madhavan, Priyamani, Jayaram, Sathyaraj, Dushara Vijayan.
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Genre
Biography / Drama.
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Languages
Released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
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Plot
Dramatizes G. D. Naidu's life and his struggle to pursue inventions despite opposition from powerful authorities; Madhavan leads the film as Naidu.
Facts about India
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1942 Gandhi arrest riots
In 1942, rioting and strikes occurred in Bombay and Delhi over the arrest of Mohandas K. Gandhi; Japan encouraged Indians to fight for liberty from Britain and reported readiness to help liberate India from the India-Burma border.
Thought of the day
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Thought
Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.
Joke of the day
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Joke
Police: Chintu, you stole a car? Chintu: No, sir! I was just test-driving it… without informing the owner.
Why sugar cane is sweet
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Reason
Sugarcane is sweet due to high carbohydrate content, including sucrose, glucose and fructose, which store energy and create a sweet flavor.
Learn Sanskrit
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Translation
Lost time is never found again translates to विलीनः कालः पुनः न लभ्यते.
How a battery works
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Chemical to electrical conversion
When electrons move from cathode to anode they increase chemical potential energy, charging the battery; moving the other direction converts this energy to electricity and discharges the battery.
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Recharging process
Recharging converts electrical energy to chemical energy, moving electrons from an external power source to the anode while removing them from the cathode.
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Lead acid battery principle
During charging the lead cathode remains lead, while the lead anode converts into lead peroxide, which is chocolate in colour.
GK today
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Lead acid battery
Developed in 1859 by Gaston Plante; it dissipates very little energy, allowing long operation with high efficiency.
Born today
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Varahagiri Venkata Giri
Fourth president of India (24 August 1969 – 24 August 1974); elected as an independent candidate; awarded Bharat Ratna in 1975.
Idioms and phrases
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Be All Ears
Eager to hear something and listen attentively.
ANTONYMS
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Alien
Opposite of Native
SYNONYMS
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Alien
Foreigner
VEDIK GYAN
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Who is Narada Muni
Narada was invested by Brahma with the power of creation. He is one of the ten Manas- Putras, mind-sons of Brahma, and an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. He is known as the first journalist of Earth and a divine messenger who travels across the three realms—heaven, earth, and underworld—delivering information to Devas, Rakshasas, and humans. His veena was gifted to him by Lord Shiva.
HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES
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Use of Eucalyptus/Nilgiri Oil/Leaves
Eucalyptus oil is used as an antiseptic, perfume, cosmetic ingredient, flavoring, dental preparation, and industrial solvent. Leaves are steam distilled to extract the oil. It may act as an expectorant to loosen phlegm and ease congestion. It potentially helps with a blocked nose, wound and burn recovery, headache, stress, cold, body pains, and skin fungal diseases due to anti-inflammatory properties. Bathing in hot water boiled with leaves may provide freshness and alleviate ailments.
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